Abstract

Two female specimens of devil ray locally
known as 'Kombu thirukkai' measuring 3020 and
3050 mm in total length and 5670 and 5700 mm
in breadth respectively were landed at Tuticorin
North fish landing centre on 29.03/93
The approximate weight of the two rays was 1375
and 1425 kg. The specimens were auctioned for
Rs.550/- and Rs.600/- respectively at the fish
landing centre.